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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,799 cc

L8 EAGMOT history

L8 EAG is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 9 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 166,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2024.

L8 EAG black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 May 2025
Mileage
166,712 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 EAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 May 2025
Latest MOT test
17 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 EAG was last recorded at 166,712 miles on 17 May 2024, 952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Feb 2011: 80,262 miles, lower than 94,932 miles on 23 Feb 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
165,760 miles · 16 May 2023
Between the last two tests
952 miles
Average per year
8,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 166,712 miles
  • 2023 – 165,760 miles
  • 2021 – 165,325 miles
  • 2020 – 164,698 miles
  • 2019 – 162,980 miles
  • 2018 – 162,357 miles
  • 2017 – 154,715 miles
  • 2016 – 147,167 miles
  • 2015 – 136,468 miles
  • 2014 – 125,812 miles
  • 2013 – 117,464 miles
  • 2012 – 102,287 miles
  • 2011 – 80,262 miles
  • 2010 – 94,932 miles
  • 2009 – 39,074 miles
  • 2008 – 37,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,712 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,712 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    166,712 miles
    Test number
    750278054767
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail166,712 miles (+952)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,712 miles
    Test number
    365745465160
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass165,760 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    165,760 miles
    Test number
    744913628457
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre treads heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail165,760 miles (+435)1 dangerous3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,760 miles
    Test number
    123753648847
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass165,325 miles (+627)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    165,325 miles
    Test number
    563125323833
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass164,698 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    164,698 miles
    Test number
    896110455250
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail164,698 miles (+1,718)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,698 miles
    Test number
    298674866987
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass162,980 miles (+14)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    162,980 miles
    Test number
    872061943385
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail162,966 miles (+609)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,966 miles
    Test number
    329972618012
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass162,357 miles (+7,642)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    162,357 miles
    Test number
    669143167609
    • MinorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass154,715 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    154,715 miles
    Test number
    631887411636
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perishing
    • AdvisoryUndertrims fitted hiding pipes etc

  12. Fail154,715 miles (+7,548)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,715 miles
    Test number
    804320439984
    • FailureLower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded across floor (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perishing
    • AdvisoryUndertrims fitted hiding pipes etc

  13. Pass147,167 miles (+10,699)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    147,167 miles
    Test number
    349673489317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  14. Pass136,468 miles (+10,656)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    136,468 miles
    Test number
    557983505159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDrivers door difficult to open from outside the vehicle
    • NoteNearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

  15. Pass125,812 miles (+8,348)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    125,812 miles
    Test number
    655062904119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass117,464 miles (+15,177)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    117,464 miles
    Test number
    967813203159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,287 miles (+22,025)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    102,287 miles
    Test number
    579944692092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    80,262 miles
    Test number
    449755051059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,262 miles (-14,670)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,262 miles
    Test number
    258375641041
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass94,932 miles (+55,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    94,932 miles
    Test number
    964974750081
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass39,074 miles (+2,045)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    39,074 miles
    Test number
    801177459004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,029 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,029 miles
    Test number
    574854478031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about L8 EAG

Does L8 EAG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 EAG expired on 16 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 EAG?
The MOT on L8 EAG expired on 16 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 EAG done?
L8 EAG was recorded at 166,712 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2024, an average of 8,017 miles a year.
Has L8 EAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 EAG has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 EAG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 EAG find?
L8 EAG passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front.

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